And living in Australia I am relatively well off.

That was the crossover line for us, to be able to play that many shows, sell them out real quick and have that tribe queue up outside and still be a mystery to everybody else.

Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.

What generally happens in this county is that our politicians don't serve us well because they don't tell the truth, and they don't keep their promises.

I have always had, as I know many people have, a singular passion for Australia. I do love the sunburnt country, its ancient landscapes, its exhilarating reaches of sand and sea.

You don't want to spend your life explaining yourself.

It is now well understood that humans ultimately depend on the health of the planet for their wellbeing.

At an everyday level I would reckon myself more than fortunate.

In particular, Australia, because of its ancient geography, soil profile and distinctive weather patterns, is more adversely affected by climate variability than some other continents.

Well I'm not convinced that expanding uranium mining is in the best interests of the country and the best interests of its environment.

I haven't chosen to make an issue of faith.

Alas! in the clothes of the greatest potentate, what is there but a man?

A decent boldness ever meets with friends.

Defining yourself through thought is limiting yourself.

The comforting thing for Australian actors is that there's a strong community in L.A. as well - it's almost like you swap one home for another. I didn't feel any pressure.

I do love to sing. Had I a longer set of thigh bones and a sweeter voice, I should have loved to be a performer.

During the last 100 years cosmic rays became scarcer because unusually vigorous action by the Sun batted away many of them. Fewer cosmic rays meant fewer clouds - and a warmer world.

I can't belong to groups. I've tried. I behave normally, but people don't look at me normally.

Too many judges are fooled into thinking a smile equals style.

It's a beautiful heart, not a perfect body, that leads to a beautiful life.

Let the eye of vigilance never be closed.